Rent Control: Anaheim vs Newport Beach
How do rent control rules compare between Anaheim, CA and Newport Beach, CA?
Newport Beach has fewer restrictions than Anaheim.
Anaheim, CA
Orange County
Anaheim has no local rent control ordinance. California AB 1482 caps annual rent increases at 5% plus CPI or 10%, whichever is lower, for most properties built before 2010. A local ballot initiative has been submitted.
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Orange County
Newport Beach does not impose local rent control or rent stabilization ordinances on residential properties. California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) applies statewide, capping annual rent increases at 5% plus local CPI or 10%, whichever is lower, for qualifying properties built more than 15 years ago. Single-family homes owned by natural persons with proper notice are exempt from AB 1482 rent caps.
View full Newport Beach rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Anaheim | Newport Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Cap | 5% + CPI or 10% max | - |
| Local Ordinance | None (ballot pending) | - |
| Exempt | Homes <15 yrs, SFH | - |
| State Law | AB 1482 | - |
| Local Rent Control | - | None enacted |
| State Cap (AB 1482) | - | 5% + CPI or 10% max |
| Exempt Properties | - | SFH with owner notice, new builds |
| Rent Registry | - | None required |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Anaheim FAQ
Does Anaheim have rent control?
No local rent control, but California AB 1482 caps increases at 5% plus CPI (max 10%) for covered properties. A local ballot initiative is pending.
Is my rental covered by AB 1482?
Most properties built more than 15 years ago are covered. Exemptions: single-family homes owned by natural persons (with notice), owner-occupied duplexes, affordable housing.
Newport Beach FAQ
Does Newport Beach have rent control?
No. Newport Beach has no local rent control ordinance. California's statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) limits annual rent increases on qualifying properties to 5% plus local CPI or 10%, whichever is lower.
Is my single-family home exempt from AB 1482 rent caps?
Single-family homes owned by natural persons (not corporations) are exempt if the owner provides the required written notice of exemption to the tenant as specified in Civil Code Section 1947.12.
Where can I report an illegal rent increase in Newport Beach?
Contact the California Department of Consumer Affairs or a local tenant rights legal aid organization. Newport Beach does not operate a rent review board, but the Community Development Department can direct inquiries at (949) 644-3200.
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